About MassTimber@MSU
MassTimber@MSU is a leading program at Michigan State University dedicated to advancing the use of mass timber in construction. The program focuses on research, education, and outreach to promote sustainable building practices in Michigan, the Great Lakes region and beyond.
Highlights
Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program 
The Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program provides funding and technical assistance to support the successful use and implementation of mass timber by early adopters in Michigan.
Tall Timber: The Future of Cities in Wood
MassTimber@MSU and Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with sponsorship support from Bedrock, Rossetti, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, The Christman Company / Christman Constructors, Inc., and Metro Signs & Lighting, are hosting the traveling exhibit TALL TIMBER: The Future of Cities in Wood.
News
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MassTimber@MSU and DNR bring traveling exhibition on mass timber construction to downtown Detroit
Published on December 15, 2025
An exhibition highlighting the potential of mass timber construction is open in downtown Detroit, featuring skyscrapers made of wood and the story behind the growth of this sustainable building technique. -
Groundbreaking Collaboration Focuses On Curriculum Design For A New Generation Of Timber Construction Professionals
Published on November 11, 2025
Michigan State University's Construction Management program and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian, MI will partner to develop the nation’s first non-union mass timber workforce curriculum. -
Mass timber momentum continues in state with new Michigan Mass Timber Catalyst Program to encourage construction
Published on October 22, 2025
Project teams can receive cash awards ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 -
Mass Timber Applications in Bridges
Published on September 12, 2025
During this Michigan Mass Timber Community of Practice meeting, we have a presentation and conversation on mass timber applications in bridges featuring expert Dan Tingley, Executive Director and Senior Design Engineer for Wood Research & Development Ltd. -
Mass Timber at the 2025 CEDAM Community Champions Summit
Published on August 15, 2025
Director Sandra Lupien attended the 2025 Community Champions Summit, moderating a mass timber panel presentation.
Related News
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A timber revival - Code changes and evolving priorities give contractors opportunity in wood building
Published on October 5, 2020 by On-Site
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As concerns over climate change rise, more developers turn to wood
Published on September 26, 2020 by Baltimore Sun
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Are trees the key to a sustainable building future?
Published on September 22, 2020 by Detroit Metro Times
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Carpenters wow public with medieval techniques at Notre Dame
Published on September 19, 2020 by AP News
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Tall mass timber provisions adopted by NFPA
Published on September 14, 2020 by The Construction Specifier
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